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HT52 OHO

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 OHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 134,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 126,186 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 126,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,948 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 115,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,419 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 90,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,697 miles

the nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge of the tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,758 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,868 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 47,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,538 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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HT52 OHO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT52 OHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT52 OHO registered?

HT52 OHO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is HT52 OHO safe to buy?

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